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YJ52 NPX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,344 mi
Last recorded107,344 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 NPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 107,344 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s front fog lamps not working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,864 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,602 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 102,602 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing ARM BROKEN (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 100,093 miles

Offside Front Lower spot light not working

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipesfrom flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear rear cross beam rusty and corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 100,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower spot light not working

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipesfrom flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear rear cross beam rusty and corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,442 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

offside rear amber bumper light not working

rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 68,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorated

offside rear amber bumper light not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,545 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YJ52 NPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ52 NPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ52 NPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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